I can't stand him. He acts like some wise political pundit but he's really a failed unfunny ex-stand up comic who couldn't get an acting career going either. One of his last acting appearances was a bit part on Married With Children.

Remember he's had 11 years to get his shit together by the time RDR comes around, so him being a reliable badass by then makes sense.

Still not that far in the story, but hopefully there's some more red deaths and redemptions.

You do a lot of missions with him. He's still a likable guy. It's just Arthur has more reasons to be likable. Especially as the game goes on. Not much of a spoiler but its he who convinces John to get out of the life.